237 65th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 237 65th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Shihadeh Musleh, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring rodent issues, with the most recent inspections in 2024 (October and September) confirming rat activity, following numerous complaints in 2024 and 2023.

The building has also faced serious heating system concerns, particularly evident in June 2020 when multiple Emergency HPD complaints regarding building-wide heat and hot water problems were filed, though these were subsequently closed. Violations related to building safety and maintenance requirements include a 2023 DOB violation for failure to file the 2021 external low pressure inspection, and a 2021 boiler-related ECB violation, though both appear to have been resolved. The property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2020 through 2024, with all reports indicating zero infested units.

Inspection records show some consistent violations of Housing Maintenance Code requirements, particularly regarding bedbug reporting (2020-2024), though these were classified as "A" violations rather than more severe categories. The building's heating system has been a recurring focus of maintenance issues, with several code violations documented in 2020 related to access and signage requirements, particularly concerning the heating system's accessibility and the need for proper signage in public areas, though these were addressed in subsequent inspections. While many historical violations have been resolved, the most pressing current concerns appear to be related to rodent activity and the building's heating system compliance.